# Fractures at Oil Mop, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2015118342` · 11/5/2015 · NEDERLAND, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
- **Secondary source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Oil Mop, LLC
- **Location:** 2300 N. Twin City Hwy, NEDERLAND, TEXAS, 77627
- **NAICS:** 562910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The employee was cutting the top of the roof of a floating roof tank with a reciprocal saw when he lost his balance and fell backwards. The saw landed on his left thigh, while it was still running.  The incident resulted in a broken left femur.

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